2021 American Music Awards Nominees: Olivia Rodrigo Leads with 7

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October 28, 2021

Olivia Rodrigo tops the list of 2021 American Music Awards nominees, picking up seven nominations including Artist of the Year and New Artist of The Year. This year’s AMAs mark Rodrigo’s first time as a nominee, with five-time AMA winner The Weeknd following close behind the newbie with six nominations.

Bad Bunny, Doja Cat, and first-time nominee Giveon each picked up five nominations. Ariana Grande and Drake earned four nominations, with BTS, Cardi B, Chris Brown, Chris Stapleton, Dua Lipa, Gabby Barrett, H.E.R., Jazmine Sullivan, Kali Uchis, Maluma, Megan Thee Stallion, Pop Smoke, Silk Sonic, SZA, and Taylor Swift earning three.

Controversial artist Morgan Wallen picked up two nominations, and MRC Live & Alternative issued the following statement on how they’re handling his involvement:

“Unique among awards shows, American Music Awards (AMA) nominees are determined by performance on the Billboard Charts and are not chosen by a voting committee or membership organization. AMA nominees are based on key fan interactions with music (including streaming, album sales, song sales, radio airplay, social engagement), tracked by Billboard and its data partner MRC Data. The AMA winners are voted entirely by fans.

Morgan Wallen is a nominee this year based on charting. As his conduct does not align with our core values, we will not be including him on the show in any capacity (performing, presenting, accepting).

We plan to evaluate his progress in doing meaningful work as an ally to the Black community and will consider his participation in future shows.”

This year’s awards show will air live on Sunday, November 21st beginning at 8pm ET on ABC. (Tape-delayed on the West Coast.) Fans can now vote for their favorites to win by searching TikTok for “AMAs.”

THE 2021 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEES:

ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Ariana Grande
BTS
Drake
Olivia Rodrigo
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
24kGoldn
Giveon
Masked Wolf
Olivia Rodrigo
The Kid LAROI

COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR
24kGoldn ft. iann dior “Mood”
Bad Bunny & Jhay Cortez “DÁKITI”
Chris Brown & Young Thug “Go Crazy”
Doja Cat ft. SZA “Kiss Me More”
Justin Bieber ft. Daniel Caesar & Giveon “Peaches”

FAVORITE TRENDING SONG
Erica Banks “Buss It”
Måneskin “Beggin’”
Megan Thee Stallion “Body”
Olivia Rodrigo “drivers license”
Popp Hunna “Adderall (Corvette Corvette)”

FAVORITE MUSIC VIDEO
Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak) “Leave The Door Open”
Cardi B “Up”
Lil Nas X “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)”
Olivia Rodrigo “drivers license”
The Weeknd “Save Your Tears”

FAVORITE MALE POP ARTIST
Drake
Ed Sheeran
Justin Bieber
Lil Nas X
The Weeknd

FAVORITE FEMALE POP ARTIST
Ariana Grande
Doja Cat
Dua Lipa
Olivia Rodrigo
Taylor Swift

FAVORITE POP DUO OR GROUP
AJR
BTS
Glass Animals
Maroon 5
Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak)

FAVORITE POP ALBUM
Ariana Grande “Positions”
Dua Lipa “Future Nostalgia”
Olivia Rodrigo “SOUR”
Taylor Swift “evermore”
The Kid LAROI “F*CK LOVE”

FAVORITE POP SONG
BTS “Butter”
Doja Cat ft. SZA “Kiss Me More”
Dua Lipa “Levitating”
Olivia Rodrigo “drivers license”
The Weeknd & Ariana Grande “Save Your Tears (Remix)”

FAVORITE MALE COUNTRY ARTIST
Chris Stapleton
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Luke Combs
*Morgan Wallen

FAVORITE FEMALE COUNTRY ARTIST
Carrie Underwood
Gabby Barrett
Kacey Musgraves
Maren Morris
Miranda Lambert

FAVORITE COUNTRY DUO OR GROUP
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line
Lady A
Old Dominion
Zac Brown Band

FAVORITE COUNTRY ALBUM
Chris Stapleton “Starting Over”
Gabby Barrett “Goldmine”
Lee Brice “Hey World”
Luke Bryan “Born Here Live Here Die Here”
*Morgan Wallen “Dangerous: The Double Album”

FAVORITE COUNTRY SONG
Chris Stapleton “Starting Over”
Chris Young & Kane Brown “Famous Friends”
Gabby Barrett “The Good Ones”
Luke Combs “Forever After All”
Walker Hayes “Fancy Like”

FAVORITE MALE HIP-HOP ARTIST
Drake
Lil Baby
Moneybagg Yo
Polo G
Pop Smoke

FAVORITE FEMALE HIP-HOP ARTIST
Cardi B
Coi Leray
Erica Banks
Megan Thee Stallion
Saweetie

FAVORITE HIP-HOP ALBUM
Drake “Certified Lover Boy”
Juice WRLD “Legends Never Die”
Megan Thee Stallion “Good News”
Pop Smoke “Shoot For The Stars Aim For The Moon”
Rod Wave “SoulFly”

FAVORITE HIP-HOP SONG
Cardi B “Up”
Internet Money ft. Gunna, Don Toliver & NAV “Lemonade”
Lil Tjay ft. 6LACK “Calling My Phone”
Polo G “RAPSTAR”
Pop Smoke “What You Know Bout Love”

FAVORITE MALE R&B ARTIST
Chris Brown
Giveon
Tank
The Weeknd
Usher

FAVORITE FEMALE R&B ARTIST
Doja Cat
H.E.R.
Jazmine Sullivan
Jhené Aiko
SZA

FAVORITE R&B ALBUM
Doja Cat “Planet Her”
Giveon “When It’s All Said And Done… Take Time”
H.E.R. “Back of My Mind”
Jazmine Sullivan “Heaux Tales”
Queen Naija “missunderstood”

FAVORITE R&B SONG
Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak) “Leave The Door Open”
Chris Brown & Young Thug “Go Crazy”
Giveon “Heartbreak Anniversary”
H.E.R. “Damage”
Jazmine Sullivan “Pick Up Your Feelings”

FAVORITE MALE LATIN ARTIST
Bad Bunny
J Balvin
Maluma
Ozuna
Rauw Alejandro

FAVORITE FEMALE LATIN ARTIST
Becky G
Kali Uchis
KAROL G
Natti Natasha
ROSALÍA

FAVORITE LATIN DUO OR GROUP
Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga
Calibre 50
Eslabon Armado
La Arrolladora Banda El Limón De Rene Camacho
Los Dos Carnales

FAVORITE LATIN ALBUM
Bad Bunny “EL ÚLTIMO TOUR DEL MUNDO”
Kali Uchis “Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios)”
KAROL G “KG0516”
Maluma “PAPI JUANCHO”
Rauw Alejandro “Afrodisíaco”

FAVORITE LATIN SONG
Bad Bunny & Jhay Cortez “DÁKITI”
Bad Bunny x ROSALÍA “LA NOCHE DE ANOCHE”
Farruko “Pepas”
Kali Uchis “telepatía”
Maluma & The Weeknd “Hawái (Remix)”

FAVORITE ROCK ARTIST
AJR
All Time Low
Foo Fighters
Glass Animals
Machine Gun Kelly

FAVORITE INSPIRATIONAL ARTIST
CAIN
Carrie Underwood
Elevation Worship
Lauren Daigle
Zach Williams

FAVORITE GOSPEL ARTIST
Kanye West
Kirk Franklin
Koryn Hawthorne
Maverick City Music
Tasha Cobbs Leonard

FAVORITE DANCE/ELECTRONIC ARTIST
David Guetta
ILLENIUM
Marshmello
Regard
Tiësto

‘House of Gucci’ Trailer #2: Lady Gaga Shakes Up the Family

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Rebecca Murray

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October 28, 2021

The new trailer for House of Gucci opens with Lady Gaga as Patrizia Reggiani explaining that while she may not be a particularly ethical person, she’s fair. The remainder of the two and a half minute trailer explores Patrizia’s introduction to Maurizio Gucci, their relationship, and how Patrizia’s desire to reinvent the Gucci brand is met with resistance by the old guard.

Adam Driver stars as Maurizio Gucci, Jeremy Irons plays Rodolfo Gucci, Al Pacino is Aldo Gucci, and an unrecognizable Jared Leto plays Paolo Gucci. Jack Huston is Domenico De Sole and Salma Hayek plays Pina Auriemma.

The 2021 film is based on Sara Gay Forden’s The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed and was directed by four-time Oscar nominee Ridley Scott. Becky Johnston and Roberto Bentivegna adapted Forden’s book for the screen.

Ridley Scott, Giannina Scott, Kevin J. Walsh, and Mark Huffam serve as producers, with Aidan Elliott, Kevin Ulrich, Marco Valerio Pugini, Megan Ellison, Aaron L. Gilbert, and Jason Cloth executive producing.

House of Gucci is targeting a November 24, 2021 theatrical release. The drama’s earned an R rating for language, some sexual content, and brief nudity and violence.

The Plot:

House of Gucci is inspired by the shocking true story of the family empire behind the Italian fashion house of Gucci. Spanning three decades of love, betrayal, decadence, revenge, and ultimately murder, we see what a name means, what it’s worth, and how far a family will go for control.

Review: ‘Last Night in Soho’ From Writer/Director Edgar Wright

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Rebecca Murray

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October 27, 2021

Last Night in Soho feels more David Lynch or David Cronenberg than Edgar Wright. Yet even though it’s the least Wright-vibey film of his career, there’s something about the way he twists the horror genre that makes Last Night in Soho feel like the right entry point into psychological thrillers for the filmmaker who’s given us everything from Shaun of the Dead to Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and Baby Driver.

Eloise (Thomasin McKenzie) dreams of becoming a fashion designer and is over the moon when she learns she’s been accepted into a prestigious London fashion designer college. She celebrates with twirls and swirls to the rhythm of ‘60s pop hits – an old soul trapped in a young woman’s body. From the first frame it’s evident Eloise marches to the beat of a drum only she can hear. It’s also evident this quirky artistic woman has little in common with her peers. Maybe it’s the fact her dead mom pops into her life at random times that keeps Eloise from even attempting to fit in.

Eloise either doesn’t care about first impressions or makes the wrong assumptions about her fellow students as she shows up at the dorm in her own handmade creations. She looks completely out of place among the Kardashian-loving women who reside there and is immediately the brunt of unkind jokes.

Eloise’s loving grandmother, Peggy (Rita Tushingham), reminded her before she took off for college that her mom killed herself after moving to the city. And through the film’s first act we see hints that Eloise could be just as capable of suffering a mental breakdown as her deceased mom.

In order to escape being the butt of mean girl jokes, Eloise takes a part-time job and moves out of the dorm and into a room at Ms. Collins’ house. Ms. Collins (Diana Rigg) expects her new tenant to abide by strict rules, including no boys upstairs, and the strait-laced Eloise quickly agrees to her terms.

Because the official synopsis (and trailers) reveal Eloise is somehow able to travel back in time to the 1960s, I feel safe in including at least that much in this review. Edgar Wright’s made it really difficult to discuss Anya Taylor-Joy’s role in Last Night in Soho and how her character, a gorgeous aspiring singer named Sandie, plays an important part in Eloise’s contemporary London experience.

Once Eloise moves into Ms. Collins’ house, her dreams are filled with people and places from this very neighborhood but back in the ‘60s. She’s somehow able to eavesdrop on Sandie and becomes obsessed with following this vibrant singer’s journey, anxiously returning home each night from her shift at the bar so she can slip off to sleep and join the ambitious and buoyant Sandie on her quest for fame.

Eloise can only watch as Sandie begins making all the wrong decisions, beginning with choosing to become involved with a sleazy promoter named Jack (Matt Smith). As Eloise becomes more caught up in Sandie’s life, her future as a college student and designer is put in jeopardy. Eloise’s ability to discern what’s real from what’s imaginary becomes increasingly difficult and following in her mother’s footsteps edges ever closer to becoming a reality.

As Eloise increasingly spirals out of control, Last Night in Soho transitions from a psychological thriller to a full-on supernatural horror, complete with grotesque spirits.

Edgar Wright’s twisted tale is incredibly stylish, with both the London of today and of the 1960s brought to life in intricate detail. Wright’s use of different color palettes for the two decades adds to the illusion Eloise and Sandie are separated by five decades. And then, as Eloise loses herself in Sandie’s world, the palette merges, and her wardrobe shifts to mirror the woman whose life has become more real to her than the people she actually interacts with on a daily basis.

For a good three-quarters of the film, Wright’s screenplay, co-written by Krysty Wilson-Cairns, seems a little too complex for its own good. However, Wright and Wilson-Cairns deliver one hell of a sucker punch with the ending. There are so many layers to peel off before it can stick the landing that it’s possible some in the audience might disengage before getting to the big payoff. Fortunately, outstanding performances by Thomasin McKenzie, Anna Taylor Joy, and Matt Smith – along with the late great Diana Rigg – drive the film and hold your attention through the jarring shifts in tone.

Thomasin McKenzie is the heart and soul of the film and is pitch-perfect as a college student who briefly believes the world is her oyster before becoming mired in the quicksand of Sandie’s world. McKenzie plays Eloise as so heartbreakingly naïve that it’s impossible to not become invested in her story. As Eloise’s mental health declines, McKenzie never overplays her condition. McKenzie’s able to maintain a grounded element to the character even during fantastical, extreme moments (of which there are quite a few).

There are a few rough spots…Eloise’s wannabe boyfriend is too good to be true and I’m not sure about the ethics of Eloise stealing ideas for dress designs from a ghost…but there’s too much juicy goodness to this bizarre genre-bending thriller to let the minor missteps detract from the overall experience.

Writer/director Edgar Wright’s Last Night in Soho is strange and fascinating. It’s also refreshingly original and provides a satisfying break from the comic book adaptations, sequels, and spinoffs currently flooding theaters.

GRADE: B

MPAA Rating: R for brief drug material, bloody violence, brief graphic nudity, language, and sexual content

Release Date: October 29, 2021

Running Time: 1 hour 57 minutes

Studio: Focus Features

‘New Amsterdam’ Season 4 Episode 7 Photos, Promo, and Plot Details

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Rebecca Murray

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October 27, 2021

An ambulance crash and Sharpe’s management decisions are the focus of NBC’s New Amsterdam season four episode seven. “Harmony” is set to air on November 2, 2021.

The cast of season four is led by Ryan Eggold as Medical Director Max Goodwin. Janet Montgomery returns as Dr. Lauren Bloom, Freema Agyeman stars as Dr. Helen Sharpe, Jocko Sims plays Dr. Floyd Reynolds, and Tyler Labine is Dr. Iggy Frome. Michelle Forbes guest stars as Dr. Fuentes.

“Harmony” Plot: Max and Bloom are shocked when a deadly ambulance crash reveals a dangerous plan. Dr. Fuentes pressures Iggy to take on patients. Sharpe realizes her own cost-cutting has adversely affected her department. Reynolds, Baptiste and Malvo strive to reach an accord.

The Season 4 Plot, Courtesy of NBC:

After a turbulent year of sacrifice and hardship, Medical Director Max Goodwin and the team at New Amsterdam begin a well-deserved new chapter in their lives. The opening episode, titled “More Joy,” reflects both the drive of characters and the tone of season four. More joy: How can we find it, and how can we hold on to it?

For Max that means acknowledging and surrendering to his long simmering feelings towards Dr. Helen Sharpe. While this new relationship brings its own set of challenges, Max continues his optimistic – and quixotic – quest to improve our nation’s healthcare system.

Continuing to navigate their own personal journeys – including Dr. Bloom’s relationship with Dr. Leyla Shinwari, who is now her resident, Dr. Frome’s new career and Dr. Reynolds’ personal entanglements – the doctors will strive to embrace the joy and successes in their lives.

But there is a surprise in store for our heroes. Dr. Veronica Fuentes is joining the New Amsterdam team to help turn around the overburdened and underfunded hospital. Her first order of business will be to tear down every progressive program Max has erected. Max will have his work cut out for him if he is going to outwit this calm, poised and fearless fixer.

New Amsterdam Season 4 Episode 7 — Ryan Eggold as Dr. Max Goodwin and Freema Agyeman as Dr. Helen Sharpe in ‘New Amsterdam’ season 4 episode 7 (Photo by: Heidi Gutman/NBC)

‘West Side Story’ Behind-the Scenes Video with Director Steven Spielberg

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Rebecca Murray

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October 27, 2021

The new one-minute sneak peek behind the scenes video of West Side Story features snippets of three-time Oscar winning director Steven Spielberg discussing how happy is to have been able to make this film based on the original 1957 Broadway musical. “I’m just so proud and honored that I got this shot, late in my career,” says Spielberg in the short video.

The 10-time Oscar winning 1961 film adaptation of the Broadway musical starred Natalie Wood as Maria, Richard Beymer as Tony, Russ Tamblyn as Riff, and George Chakiris as Bernardo. The 2021 remake features Ansel Elgort and Rachel Zegler as star-crossed lovers Tony and Maria. The cast also includes Ariana DeBose as Anita, David Alvarez as Bernardo, Mike Faist as Riff, Josh Andrés Rivera as Chino, Ana Isabelle as Rosalía, Corey Stoll as Lieutenant Schrank, and Brian d’Arcy James as Officer Krupke.

Oscar, Emmy, Grammy, Tony, and Peabody Award winner Rita Moreno, who played Anita in the 1961 film, plays Valentina, the owner of the store where Tony works. Moreno also serves as an executive producer.

Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Tony Kushner adapted the 1957 Broadway show for the screen and executive produces. Spielberg, Kristie Macosko Krieger, and Kevin McCollum produce.

Spielberg’s behind the scenes team includes Tony Award winner Justin Peck as choreographer and Grammy nominee Matt Sullivan as executive music producer. Tony Award winner Jeanine Tesori supervised the cast on vocals and Grammy Award winning LA Philharmonic conductor helmed the recording of the score which was arranged by Academy Award nominated composer and conductor David Newman.

20th Century Studios and The Walt Disney Company are targeting a December 10, 2021 theatrical release.

The Plot:

“An adaptation of the original Broadway musical, West Side Story explores young love and tensions between rival gangs the Jets and the Sharks on the streets of 1957 New York.”

West Side Story New Poster — Poster for ‘West Side Story’ starring Ansel Elgort and Rachel Zegler as Tony and Maria (Photo © 2021 20th Century Studios)

‘Lightyear’ Teaser Trailer Delves into Buzz’s Backstory

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Rebecca Murray

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October 27, 2021

Disney and Pixar just dropped a minute and a half teaser trailer for Lightyear, the 2022 feature film that explores the origins of the Buzz Lightyear toy from the Toy Story franchise. The trailer introduces astronaut and Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear as he heads into space. Backed by “Starman,” the teaser trailer shows Buzz’s adventures in space and ends with his catchphrase “to infinity and beyond” minus the beyond.

Chris Evans (The Avengers‘ Captain America) provides the voice of the Space Ranger who inspired the toy voiced by Tim Allen in the Toy Story film franchise. “The phrase ‘a dream come true’ gets thrown around a lot, but I’ve never meant it more in my life,” said Evans. “Anyone who knows me knows that my love for animated films runs deep. I can’t believe that I get to be a part of the Pixar family and work with these truly brilliant artists who tell stories unlike anyone else. Watching them work is nothing short of magic. I pinch myself every day.”

Finding Dory co-director Angus MacLane directs and Toy Story That Time Forgot‘s Galyn Susman produces.

Disney and Pixar describe Lightyear as a sci-fi action-adventure that presents “the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear — the hero who inspired the toy — introducing the legendary Space Ranger who would win generations of fans.”

Lightyear Movie Photo — A scene from ‘Lightyear’ starring Chris Evans (Photo © 2021 Disney/Pixar)

‘Tiger King 2’ Trailer, Poster, and Documentary Series Details

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Rebecca Murray

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October 27, 2021

The new trailer for Tiger King 2, the follow-up to Netflix’s incredibly popular documentary series Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness, teases the deeper you dive into the story of Joe Exotic, the wilder and deadlier things become. The two and a half minute official trailer features clips of interviews with key individuals as well as more on the man at the heart of Tiger King who’s currently in prison for animal abuse and attempted murder for hire.

Netflix has set a November 17, 2021 premiere date for the five-episode sequel. Rebecca Chaiklin and Eric Goode returned to direct and executive produce, with Chris Smith and Fisher Stevens also executive producing.

Netflix also just released the official poster, two new stills, and the following description of Tiger King 2:

“With Joe Exotic behind bars and Carole Baskin closing in on ownership of his disreputable zoo, the Emmy-nominated saga continues its twisted course with Tiger King 2 as newfound revelations emerge on the motivations, backstories, and secrets of America’s most notorious big cat owners. Old enemies and frenemies, including Jeff Lowe, Tim Stark, Allen Glover, and James Garretson return for another season of murder, mayhem, and madness. Thought you knew the whole story? Just you wait.”

Tiger King 2 Joe Exotic — Joe Exotic in ‘Tiger King 2’ (Photo Credit: Netflix © 2021)

‘Magnum P.I.’ Season 4 Episode 5 Preview: “Til Death” Photos and Plot Details

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Rebecca Murray

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October 26, 2021

CBS’s Magnum P.I. will return from a two week break with season four episode five, an episode that finds the gang working with a nervous groom. Directed by Eagle Eglisson from a script by Katie Varney, episode five – “Til Death” – will air on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 9pm ET/PT.

Jay Hernandez returns to lead the cast as Thomas Magnum. Season four also stars Perdita Weeks as Juliet Higgins, Zachary Knighton as Orville “Rick” Wright, Stephen Hill as Theodore “TC” Calvin, Tim Kang as Det. Gordon Katsumoto, and Amy Hill as Kumu.

Guest stars include Martin Martinez, Taiana Tully, Ian Harding, Molly Griggs, and Sebastian Siegel.

“Til Death” Plot: When Magnum and Higgins are hired by an anxious groom to look into his bride-to-be on the eve of their wedding, what they think is a simple case of cold feet turns into a web of lies and a life-or-death situation for Higgins. Also, TC makes a touching decision on how to help Cade.

Magnum P.I. Description, Courtesy of CBS:

Magnum P.I. is a modern take on the classic series centering on Thomas Magnum, a decorated former Navy SEAL who, upon returning home from Afghanistan, repurposes his military skills to become a private investigator. A charming rogue, an American hero and a die-hard Detroit Tigers fan, Magnum lives in a guest cottage on Robin’s Nest, the luxurious estate where he works as a security consultant to supplement his P.I. business.

The “majordomo” of the property is Juliet Higgins, a beautiful and commanding disavowed MI:6 agent whose second job is to keep Magnum in line, with the help of her two Dobermans. When Magnum needs back-up on a job, he turns to his trusted buddies and fellow POW survivors, Theodore “TC” Calvin, a former Marine chopper pilot who runs Island Hoppers, a helicopter tour business, and Orville “Rick” Wright, a former Marine door-gunner-turned-impresario of Oahu’s coolest nightclub and the most connected man on the island.

Suspicious of Magnum’s casual attitude and presence at his crime scenes, Detective Gordon Katsumoto finds that he and Magnum are more alike than either of them care to admit. One of Magnum’s biggest supporters is Teuila “Kumu” Tuileta, the unofficial “House Mom” and cultural curator of Robin’s Nest. With keys to a vintage Ferrari in one hand, aviator sunglasses in the other, and an Old Düsseldorf longneck chilling in the fridge, Thomas Magnum is back on the case!

Magnum PI Season 4 Episode 5 — Perdita Weeks as Juliet Higgins and Jay Hernandez as Thomas Magnum in season 4 episode 5 (Photo © 2021 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

‘Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road’ Trailer Explores Brian’s Legacy

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Rebecca Murray

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October 26, 2021

Sir Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, and Nick Jonas are among the artists who sing Brian Wilson’s praises in the trailer for the documentary Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road. “Brian just threw away the rule book, just took you out of where you were and took you to another place,” says Elton, describing the musical genius who founded The Beach Boys along with his brothers Carl and Dennis.

“There was no greater world created in rock and roll than The Beach Boys,” explains Springsteen. “The level of musicianship I don’t think anybody’s touched it yet.”

The documentary features interviews with friends and fellow artists, as well as a lengthy interview with Brian Wilson speaking to his friend, Rolling Stone editor Jason Fine. In addition to Sir Elton John and Bruce Springsteen, Don Was, Jim James, Jakob Dylan, Gustavo Dudamel, Linda Perry, Taylor Hawkins, and The Beach Boys’ Al Jardine reminisce about Wilson’s impact on the music industry.

Brent Wilson (no relation) directs and produces along with Tim Headington and Theresa Steele Page for Ley Line Entertainment.

Screen Media’s releasing Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road in theaters and on VOD on November 19, 2021.

‘Succession’ is Officially Renewed for Season 4

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Rebecca Murray

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October 26, 2021

Succession Season 3 Episode 1 — Brian Cox and Sarah Snook in ‘Sucession’ season 3 episode 1 (Photograph by Hunter Graeme/HBO)

HBO’s officially renewed Succession for a fourth season, announcing the renewal just two episodes into season three. The current nine-episode third season debuted on October 17th and airs on Sundays at 9pm ET/PT.

“With each season of Succession, Jesse Armstrong has continued to surpass our wildest expectations, pulling us deeper into the Roy family’s inner sanctum with indelible wit, humanity, and precision,” stated Francesca Orsi, Executive Vice President, HBO Programming. “This season is undoubtedly no exception, and we couldn’t be more excited for all that’s in store in this next season ahead.”

The award-winning drama stars Brian Cox as Logan Roy and Jeremy Strong as Kendall. Sarah Snook plays Shiv, Kieran Culkin is Roman, Alan Ruck is Connor, Matthew Macfadyen is Tom, and Nicholas Braun is Greg. Peter Friedman, J. Smith-Cameron, Dagmara Dominczyk, Justine Lupe, David Rasche, Fisher Stevens, Hiam Abbass, Arian Moayed, Harriet Walter, James Cromwell, Natalie Gold, Juliana Canfield, Annabelle Dexter-Jones, Zoë Winters, and Jeannie Berlin also returned for season three.

Executive producer Jesse Armstrong created the series and serves as showrunner. Adam McKay, Frank Rich, Kevin Messick, Jane Tranter, Mark Mylod, Tony Roche, Scott Ferguson, Jon Brown, Lucy Prebble, Will Tracy, and Will Ferrell also executive produce.

The Plot, Courtesy of HBO:

Season three finds Logan in a perilous position, scrambling to secure familial, political, and financial alliances after he was ambushed by his rebellious son Kendall. After Kendall’s impulsive decision to expose the company’s sprawling scandal, the family is left to each contemplate their future. Tensions rise as a bitter corporate battle threatens to turn into a family civil war, with the Roy family navigating the looming question of who will take over in a post-Logan world.

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